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CV02 XWE

2002 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,156 mi
Last recorded108,156 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Defender91,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 XWE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 108,156 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage box (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x4 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 104,873 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 101,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 95,739 miles

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Central Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on inside edge and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross axle brake pipes getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,705 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 88,155 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM N/S TO O/S ACROSS REAR AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,732 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,727 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 78,221 miles

corrosion on n/s/f floor

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,455 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 73,455 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 68,399 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,399 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,107 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 63,002 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,012 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre passenger seat missing during test(no appropriate seat belt fitted at time of test)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,485 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,485 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

accident damage to nearside passenger door

nearside passenger door difficult to latch securely(may require repair or adjustment)

parking brake cable partially seized?

Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,523 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 48,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,063 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre tread slightly perished and slightly distorted

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread slightly perished and slightly distorted

offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,259 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 37,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 30,858 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,733 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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CV02 XWE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV02 XWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CV02 XWE is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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